Expert Details
Otolaryngology, Otitis Media, Pediatric Airway, Congenital Head and Neck Masses, RRP
ID: 727063
Virginia, USA
Expert is a Professor of Otolaryngology and Pediatrics at the Employer and the Past-President of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, the Society for Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children and the Past-chair of the American Academy of Otolaryngology's Pediatric Otolaryngology committee. He has published well over 100 peer reviewed publications on a variety of topics in Pediatric Otolaryngology including otitis media, diseases of the tonsils and adenoids, respiratory papillomas, sinusitis and congenital disorders of the head and neck.
He is familiar with maxillofacial fracture management, management of the ear, nose and throat disorders and pediatric otolaryngology treatment for primary care practitioners. He is also familiar with the role of an Otolaryngologist when treating Down’s syndrome patients.
Expert also has experience in clinical information systems, evaluating and assessing the efficiency of the operating room. He has also assessed optima health managed care, performance improvement and policy review at several hospitals.
His experiences include various community service activities including TV appearances, providing medical advice on otitis media and the effects on speech development. He is also familiar with ventilation tubes and the role of myringotomy tubes in regards to otitis media.
He is experienced with tonsillectomy. He has made numerous media appearances, some of which he provided consultation and insights on tonsil and adenoid surgery.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 1983 | Degree: MD | Subject: Medicine | Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University Medical College |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1989 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Professor | Department: Otolaryngology and Pediatrics |
Responsibilities:He is responsible for clinical and didactic teaching of residents, medical students and allied health providers in addition to managing a large clinical practice, administrative duties (vice-chairman of the department) and research activities. |
|||
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
|---|
| American Broncho-Esophagological Association, American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, American Medical Association American College of Surgeons, Medical Society of Virginia, Society of University of Otolaryngologists-Head and Neck Surgeons, Society of Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children, American Academy of Pediatrics (Sub-specialty Fellow), Virginia Chapter American Academy of Pediatrics, Virginia Chapter, American College of Surgeons, The Virginia Pediatric Society, The Virginia Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Inc., The Tidewater Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology, Norfolk Academy of Medicine, Tidewater Pediatric Society |
| Licenses / Certifications |
|---|
| License to practice medicine in the state of Virginia. He is also board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology. |
| Professional Appointments |
|---|
| Vice Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, Professor and Associate Professor at his affiliated medical school, Director of Pediatric Otolaryngology and Chief of Service at his affiliated hospital. |
| Awards / Recognition |
|---|
| Recognized “Star Reviewer” by Otolaryngology, Best Doctors in Hampton Roads (several times), Ruben Award for Lifetime Achievement in Research-Society of Ear, Nose and Throat Advances in Children, The Best Doctors in America (numerous times), Guide to America’s Top Physicians, Distinguished Service Award, Alpha Omega Alpha, Head and Neck Surgery's Honor Award |
| Medical / Professional |
|---|
| He completed his internship in Surgery at the Medical College of Virginia in 1984 and residency in Otolaryngology at the Eye and Ear Hospital of Pittsburgh in 1988. He completed additional fellowship training at the Children’s National Medical Center in Pediatric Otolaryngology in 1989. |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
|---|
| He has over 100 publication in the field of pediatric otolaryngology. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
|---|
| Engage in 1-2 consultations per year. |
| Training / Seminars |
|---|
| As an Otolaryngology Department course coordinator and director, he organizes and presents at various Otolaryngology lectures and presentations on an annual basis. He has developed a medical education module to teach infectious and inflammatory disease of the larynx to graduate students. |